Gwen’s life is exactly what she dreamed of—a great husband, three children, a beautiful house in her Wisconsin hometown. But if you look a little closer you might see the cracks—she hates how she looks, her husband is unemployed, her children have issues, and she really doesn’t like her friends.
Iris, Gwen’s childhood best friend, left Wisconsin as soon as she could and never looked back. She’s living a glamorous life in New York with a handsome husband, but she doesn’t let anyone see the truth behind the façade. She knows no one will understand, except maybe for Gwen, whom she hasn’t spoken to in years.
When an embarrassing incident sends Iris back to her hometown, she and Gwen reconnect. But neither is willing to admit just how out of hand things have gotten for them. Can they let down their guard enough to let an old friend see what’s really going on?
Reasons for Avoiding Friends is a book about friendship, loving yourself and learning to put yourself first, and realizing the only person you need to measure up to is yourself. It’s a familiar story but it definitely resonates if you’ve ever felt envious of those around you.
Thanks to Suzy Approved Book Tours, Megan Leavell, and Cedar House Press for inviting me on the tour and providing me a complimentary advance copy of the book in exchange for an unbiased review!!
The book publishes 9/14.
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